BIZARRE: 10 - What They Never Told You

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers are busy growing the crops the world depends on for food, fuel and fiber.

The Conversation · Jul 8

Why does Trump want Greenland? All about the Arctic island of just 56,000 mostly Inuit people at the center of a global power struggle

Trump and Greenland: Greenland's strategic location between North America and Europe draws global attention. The United States seeks control for security amid growing Arctic competition. Russia and China are also increasing their presence in the region. Greenland possesses significant reserves of critical minerals essential for technology. Both Greenland and Denmark…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Cathay Pacific cuts fuel surcharges again as jet fuel prices ease

Cathay Pacific Airways will reduce fuel surcharges on most passenger flights starting July sixteenth. This marks the third reduction since the Middle East crisis began. Fuel surcharges for flights to North America and Europe will decrease by seventeen percent. Surcharges for flights to the South Asian subcontinent will also see…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Meesho, Dailyhunt investor B Capital closes $500 million early-stage fund

The new fund will invest mainly in seed, Series A, and Series B rounds across technology, healthcare, energy, and frontier technology companies in North America and Asia. B Capital said the vehicle will back companies developing next-generation technologies, with artificial intelligence becoming a core layer across sectors.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Titan Q1 update: Business grows 41% as jewellery, watches sales gain pace

Titan's consumer sector experienced a remarkable forty-one percent surge in the first quarter, driven by robust festival demand that significantly elevated sales in its jewellery division. The company also launched seventy-seven new stores, enhancing retail outreach. Notably, international markets such as North America and the GCC recorded impressive double-digit growth,…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

I’ve been visiting Mexico City for 25 years – this is why it’s the greatest city in North America

With all eyes on the Mexican capital as England prepare to take on a host nation in the World Cup, Alastair Smart shares why this city has surged in popularity over the past few years

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Another cancellation for Maryland Cycling Classic leaves hole on UCI calendar in North America ahead of Road World Championships in Montreal

Baltimore men's race strikes out a third time across precarious six-year history with former event chairman looking to reboot races for 2027

Cycling News · Jul 3

250 years of US independence: Why France supported American Revolutionaries

French support for the American Revolution began well before the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. King Louis XVI saw the rebellion in North America as an opportunity to weaken his British rival and avenge past defeats. FRANCE 24 looks back at how European colonial rivalry and Enlightenment ideals…

France 24 · Jul 3

Apollo 11 landing site, a cosmic Eagle and a blue-white star: 4 night sky targets to celebrate America 250

From the Apollo landing site to the North America Nebula, these celestial sights offer a uniquely American way to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.

Space · Jul 2

Air India cuts fuel surcharges for North America, Europe flights

Air India has significantly reduced fuel surcharges on flights to North America, Australia, Europe, and the UK, effective July 1. This move follows a recent easing of oil prices after an earlier surge linked to the West Asia conflict. The airline had initially implemented higher surcharges in April due to…

The Economic Times · Jul 2